How To Fix BT212 - An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &)

BT212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT212 - An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &) ?

  The SAP error message BT212, which states "An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &)," typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling or batch processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date or time settings for a scheduled job or operation mode.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Configuration: The error often arises when the date or time specified for a job or operation mode is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  A date that is in the past or not properly formatted.
  A time that is outside the acceptable range.
  A mismatch between the job's scheduled time and the system's current time.
  
  
  
  System Time Settings: If the system time is incorrectly set or if there are discrepancies between the server time and the time zone settings, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If there are overlapping jobs or if a job is scheduled to run at